3.5
Optical Tube Mounting
The optical tube to mount on the M-zero must be provided
with
a male Vixen-type dovetail bar
(standard width 50 mm) to fit the M-zero mounting saddle.
Place the mount arm in a
perfectly leveled position
and
firmly tighten the RA axis clutch knob.
Turn the DEC axis clutch knob (#1 in the right picture)
and rotate the female dovetail plate until it is parallel
to
the mount arm.
Firmly lock both axis clutch knobs.
Loosen the dovetail saddle plate lock using the knob
#2
in the picture at right.
Insert the dovetail bar of the optical tube in the
saddle
and, while safely holding the optical tube with one
hand, firmly tighten the knob #2 with the other hand.
The assistance of another person could be helpful in
performing this operation, especially if the tube is
particularly heavy and/or oversized
.
Note: Before taking your hands off the tube, make certain that the OTA is firmly seated
in the mounting saddle with no wobbling.
3.6
Choosing the Telescope
The M-zero LHQ is an extremely versatile mount and can carry several varieties of telescopes,
it can be set for continuous operation without the need to perform the “meridian flip”. This can
be facilitated by the appropriate choice of a telescope.
Another benefit of the M-zero is its ability to mount two parallel telescopes. This feature offers
a wide range of advantages, such as simultaneous observation with different filters or auto-
guiding.
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